A virus causing cold-like symptoms is making its seasonal rounds, and health officials are urging everyone to take preventive ...

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When a cold strikes, you want fast, effective relief. And while grabbing the first over-the-counter cold medication seems ...

With many viruses now on the rise, it can be hard to know which illness you have and how to handle it. A doctor helps you to ...

Costco and manufacturer LNK International, Inc. are recalling some boxes of Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion caplets.

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The dry season brings many challenges, particularly for those who suffer from common throat ailments like a sore throat. With ...

If you lean on traditional medicines to help you through flu season, these are the hacks that might not be wasting your time.

There is a long-standing belief that drinking milk when you’re sick can worsen cold symptoms and increase mucus production. However, research suggests this belief is more related to perception than to ...

As colder weather sets in, common illnesses such as the cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 viruses are making their way around ...

While ill, the Cleveland Clinic recommends you treat yourself as if you had a cold: Drink plenty of fluids. Get rest. Use a cool mist vaporizer. Take over-the-counter (OTC) medications and home ...

With plenty of winter viruses spreading in the Chicago area this holiday season, it can be tricky to tell what illness you ...